Commencement 2026

Wilson College is committed to the tradition of in-person Commencement activities and believes such events are important celebrations in the lives of our students and their families. To that end, the College plans to host two in-person Commencement ceremonies on the Main Green of the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania campus on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A ceremony for undergraduate students (Associate and Bachelor's degrees) will begin at 10 a.m. A ceremony for graduate students (Master's degrees) will begin at 2 p.m.

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Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2026
4 p.m — Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Toast, Rain Ticket pickup (if necessary)
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

5:30 p.m. — Ring It Forward Ceremony
Alumnae Chapel

6 p.m. — Senior Bash
Location TBD

Saturday, May 2, 2026
9 a.m. — Combined Honor Societies Ceremony
Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

10 a.m. — Veterinary Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Auditorium

1:15 a.m. — Assembly of Graduates
In front of Thomson Hall

11:30 a.m. — Baccalaureate
Alumnae Chapel

1:30 p.m. — Nursing Convocation
Brooks Auditorium

3 p.m.  — Teacher Certification Pathways Ceremony
Brooks Auditorium

4 p.m. — President’s Garden Party
Sharpe House Lawn (Rain location: Laird Hall)
            
Sunday, May 3, 2026
9 a.m. — Assembly of Undergraduate candidates
In front of Warfield Hall

10 a.m. — Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Main Green (Rain location: Laird Hall)

1 p.m. — Assembly of Graduate candidates
In front of Warfield Hall

2 p.m. — Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Main Green (Rain location: Laird Hall)